Chicken Cheese Pasta - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• penne or macaroni pasta: 200g
• salt (for boiling): 1 tsp
• olive oil: 1 tbsp
• boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces): 200g
• garlic paste: 1 tsp
• black pepper powder: ½ tsp
• paprika or red chili powder (optional): ½ tsp
• salt: ½ tsp
• butter: 2 tbsp
• all-purpose flour: 2 tbsp
• milk (warm): 2 cups
• grated mozzarella cheese: 1 cup
• grated cheddar cheese: ½ cup
• cream (optional for extra creaminess): 2 tbsp
• garlic powder: 1 tsp
• chili flakes (optional): ½ tsp
• Salt to taste
• mozzarella cheese (for baking): ½ cup
• parsley or basil (optional, for garnish): 1 tbsp